tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post4699923589791156984..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of Chic®: In Swinging Acapulco, the Star was Merle OberonThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-25111963924327091852015-07-14T17:39:26.197-04:002015-07-14T17:39:26.197-04:00Probably Dubai would be the closest to Acapulco in...Probably Dubai would be the closest to Acapulco in it's Heyday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-91269672277785099492014-10-12T00:32:42.907-04:002014-10-12T00:32:42.907-04:00Yes I recall the house. When I was a teen my Mothe...Yes I recall the house. When I was a teen my Mother rented it . As I recall it came with a full staff and had a Jaguar Sedan in the carport area. There were so many levels of steps in the rooms and the blue wall to wall carpet went from light blue to dark blue so it looked like you were standing in the water. The furniture wasn't like the magazine either. As I recall it was very modern and the room I had came with a big round bed that sat facing a wall of windows and a free standing head board. The house didn't have a real dining room wither, we ate outside at this Jordan Brown set surrounded by tropical landscape. I will always love Acapulco and Gringo Gulch! LOL! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-10115944088457944872014-07-06T08:13:27.330-04:002014-07-06T08:13:27.330-04:00When they were divorced it was rented out fully st...When they were divorced it was rented out fully staffed. The new owners renamed it CASA SOLAMAR I was fortunate enough to live there while my parents divorced. It wasn't like the photos inside. It had all these colours of carpet mimicking water on various level. It always felt like you were outside too. A very open house. Unfortunately it was torn down quite a while ago. However, if toy like that sort of architecture, you may like the estate right next door ARABESQUE. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-71399017361905622812013-09-12T23:48:57.609-04:002013-09-12T23:48:57.609-04:00Acapulco it’s not (GONE) like Thomas mentioned bef...Acapulco it’s not (GONE) like Thomas mentioned before, this are different times with out the jet set. That’s how it Works, Jet set build new tourist destination and then they run away to quit places. I’m 28 and there’s a lot of Young blood full with new ideas and with culture. Culture like you show in this nice article. And all that makes Acapulco unique! <br />Come visit any time! <br /><br />Arturo Tamayo <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938386734589582065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-52160882031828634882013-04-20T15:57:32.305-04:002013-04-20T15:57:32.305-04:00If you find Acapulco society stories fascinating, ...If you find Acapulco society stories fascinating, check out the story of Sofía Bassi, the Mexican artist who killed her daughter's aristocratic cad of a husband, or any way, claimed she did. Escándalo muy fuerte.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-58508121083865762632013-04-17T21:42:40.980-04:002013-04-17T21:42:40.980-04:00Au contrare, Thomas. Villa Arabesque was not sold...Au contrare, Thomas. Villa Arabesque was not sold but rather is owned by the late Baroness' (Sandy) sister-in-law, Jana. I have stayed there several times as a friend of the family and it is truly fabulous, beyond Arabian Nights! While everything original remains intact, Jana has redecorated in colors away from the 'all white' theme, to colors that truly work for it, including wonderful murals in the Harem Room. It is one of a kind in all the world, and what a life the Baron & Baroness lived, albeit all too short.<br />Best,<br />KevinKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12205896052227043052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-70625773574224352892013-04-16T22:50:36.946-04:002013-04-16T22:50:36.946-04:00There is so much mystery and I will have to now re...There is so much mystery and I will have to now read the book "Queenie". I have always been fascinated by Miss Oberon.<br />Thanks to you all for this wonderful information,<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-62048583306334193632013-04-16T10:27:58.622-04:002013-04-16T10:27:58.622-04:00I want to know who owns that incredible sheet on M...I want to know who owns that incredible sheet on Ms. Oberon's bed. It must be Porthault.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-37963736010726423042013-04-15T12:51:19.624-04:002013-04-15T12:51:19.624-04:00The carpet with a monkey in "le salon" ...The carpet with a monkey in "le salon" is really fun and nice, I wonder who did it ?<br />It takes "guts" to create such a unusual design ? isn't it ? and that main color too: yellow.<br />Thank you for that interesting article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-25313312892031755792013-04-15T12:28:31.683-04:002013-04-15T12:28:31.683-04:00At least you have the memories of the Jet Set days...At least you have the memories of the Jet Set days, even if they were the tail end. Sounds like it was a wonderful place before it lost its lustre.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-1053359212209098092013-04-15T12:17:08.215-04:002013-04-15T12:17:08.215-04:00We had a villa in Acapulco for years starting in t...We had a villa in Acapulco for years starting in the late 70's-the tag end of the "Jet Set" days - Delores Del Rio was stil alive but according to rumor spent her life in a darkened very cold room and only came out for her New Years party- The late Baron and Baroness Di Portanova (Ricky and Sandy) were the social lions of Acapulco in the 80's with their fabulous house that was used in a James Bond movie- I loved it but sadly we watched it decline with every visit and finally sold it when a rumor of nationlization of foreign assets was floated- Miss it terribly- Merle Oberon's villa was available to rent and was rented by friends of ours on occasion- I think it became a club/ restaurant before it was torn down to make way for another house-Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-4285232267419116952013-04-15T12:14:51.595-04:002013-04-15T12:14:51.595-04:00Thomas, Well, that's a sad bit of news, but I&...Thomas, Well, that's a sad bit of news, but I'm glad you told us. The architecture seemed quite clever considering the challenges posed by situating the house facing the hot western sun.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-57014524162516425192013-04-15T12:13:45.431-04:002013-04-15T12:13:45.431-04:00Peggy, You know how it is- inquiring minds want to...Peggy, You know how it is- inquiring minds want to know! :)The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-38206571563218055952013-04-15T12:03:42.650-04:002013-04-15T12:03:42.650-04:00It's gone - It was torn down years ago- sadIt's gone - It was torn down years ago- sad<br />Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-21861655686119598902013-04-15T11:13:16.063-04:002013-04-15T11:13:16.063-04:00Love reading about the mystery of MO's houses ...Love reading about the mystery of MO's houses + She was so beautiful! You are a real sleuth-love that!+ adore Quatorze story also. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com BRASWELLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18198524833880118838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-68353293510705542822013-04-15T10:49:51.331-04:002013-04-15T10:49:51.331-04:00Quatorze, this is just the type of story that I lo...Quatorze, this is just the type of story that I love!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-13235674963713021712013-04-15T10:49:23.179-04:002013-04-15T10:49:23.179-04:00Kippie, good question. I'm really not sure. I ...Kippie, good question. I'm really not sure. I don't think it would be St. Barths. Hmm, I wonder....The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-13317739215274326402013-04-15T10:48:16.744-04:002013-04-15T10:48:16.744-04:00Michael, Not sure, but I wonder as well. It would ...Michael, Not sure, but I wonder as well. It would be interesting to know.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-44395075110916550222013-04-15T10:47:45.898-04:002013-04-15T10:47:45.898-04:00I've never been! Wish I had been old enough to...I've never been! Wish I had been old enough to travle there in its hey day.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-68929725556789334092013-04-15T10:20:27.082-04:002013-04-15T10:20:27.082-04:00She was incomparably beautiful as Lady Blakeney in...She was incomparably beautiful as Lady Blakeney in 1934's "The Scarlet Pimpernel", with Leslie Howard.<br /><br />A story, perhaps apocryphal, about her: Ms. Oberon, while in Hollywood, would have her mother, of Indian lineage, circulate at her parties as a "servant" so that lady could eavesdrop on what the guests were saying about her daughter and report back later. Seems to have been effective for a short time but once the word got out, many were highly offended at this type of social skullduggery; sounds like a trick more suited to J. Edgar Hoover...Quatorzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337746034416005462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-88492279939563327082013-04-15T09:43:08.938-04:002013-04-15T09:43:08.938-04:00What part of the world would be most comparable to...What part of the world would be most comparable today?Kippiehttp://www.lelandinteriors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-84196223476217198332013-04-15T09:22:10.762-04:002013-04-15T09:22:10.762-04:00So beautiful- I wonder what it's like now and ...So beautiful- I wonder what it's like now and who owns it?The Devine Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16580729769785391145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-27872899221750954512013-04-15T08:02:13.945-04:002013-04-15T08:02:13.945-04:00I love Acapulco - it's such a shame that it...I love Acapulco - it's such a shame that it's not like it used to be in its hey day. cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.com